Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is hoping television evidence will help him for a third time this season as he defends himself against a misconduct charge

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is hoping television evidence will help him for a third time this season as he defends himself against a misconduct charge

Chelsea's Dutch striker goes before an FA disciplinary panel this afternoon in London to answer accusations of violent conduct.

The FA's video advisory panel recommended a hearing should be held after an incident involving Southampton's Claus Lundekvam during Chelsea's 4-2 home defeat on New Year's Day.

Little was made of the incident at the game, although Lundekvam was left with a bloody nose.

Hasselbaink, who is understood to insist that any contact was accidental, has had two previous video decisions go in his favour this season. Back in September, having already escaped any suspension in this country despite a red card in a pre-match friendly in Italy, he was sent off for clashing with Arsenal's Martin Keown.

However, an appeal against that dismissal was successful as the panel ruled he had not acted intentionally or maliciously.

During January's 5-1 Worthington Cup thrashing by Tottenham, Hasselbaink was sent off for a second time for pushing Teddy Sheringham in the face. This was later overturned as a clear case of mistaken identity.

Hasselbaink's case will be heard two hours after Tottenham full-back Mauricio Taricco answers a striking charge against Chelsea defender Matrio Melchiot also during that fiery cup semi-final.